Family Involvement

How it works

Benefits

Risks & contraindications

Highlighted claims

• Whole-family involvement was described as essential because children became frustrated when asked to change while other household members kept old patterns. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
• Participation in the programme was broadly perceived as strengthening family relationships. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
• Children were more likely to relapse after the programme when parents withdrew support or resumed unhealthy habits. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
• Children's progress with healthy behaviours motivated parents to adopt similar behaviours. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
• Sibling involvement often motivated children through competition, collaboration, modelling, and teaching. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study
• The programme was credited with improving parenting skills around limits, autonomy support, and conversations about weight and body image. — Experiences of families participating in a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle programme for school-aged children with overweight or obesity: a qualitative study